Do some good while being Bad
When I want to support a cause, I usually write a check. It’s quick and easy, and it’s what charities usually say they prefer.
But I’ve only got access to my own bank account. And I’m not hoping for any material return on my donation, other than quarterly newsletters and wall calendars.
When Kristen and I talked last week, we were inspired to take action on behalf of Her Bad Mother’s nephew Tanner, who has Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. I’ve written here before about Tanner’s condition, which figured prominently in the plot of my NaNoWriMo novel.
You may have already heard about Her Bad Auction – word started leaking out over the weekend, thanks to our extensive network of bloggers. Today is our official launch.
Many generous people – bloggers and non-bloggers – have donated some fantastic items to be won. All you need is a dollar and a Paypal account, and all proceeds will go directly to MD Canada.
How can you get involved?
Buy tickets. Send your friends and family over to Her Bad Auction to buy tickets. Write a post on your own site promoting the effort. E-mail Kristen or me to get a button to put in your sidebar.
How can your kids get involved?
By writing letters to Tanner. Kids love to write letters, and Tanner would love to receive letters. Instructions are on the site. Even if you can’t buy a ticket, surely you can spare a couple postage stamps. Best of all, you’ll know that you’re helping a little boy feel loved.
‘Tis the season. Let’s all take some action. However small a gesture may be, it’s more than what was there before.
December 11th, 2006 at 8:30 am
As I’ve already said to you – you (and everyone involved) are beyond wonderful. Such big hearts.
December 11th, 2006 at 9:11 am
This moved me to tears when I read about it last night. You are amazing and I’m so honored to be able to be a part of this. Thank you for taking the time to make this happen.
December 11th, 2006 at 9:14 am
Such a perfect idea that you and Kristen came up wiht to honour Catherine and Tanner and to support MD Canada. I have been so glad to be involved and hope it is a HUGE success. You rock.
December 11th, 2006 at 9:34 am
Sunshine Scribe, you were instrumental in getting this effort going too. AND you donated one of the coolest prizes EVAH. You rock too, my friend.
December 11th, 2006 at 10:30 am
Just posted a link on my site–I can’t wait to bid on some of these amazing prizes.
December 11th, 2006 at 10:54 am
What an amazing thing to do. I will have to post a link to the auction on my blog too.
December 11th, 2006 at 11:41 am
Hey, that graphic? The one HBM has on her most recent post? Can anyone do that as a button? (I sadly cannot.) I’d love to post it in my sidebar. (Maybe I can post the grpahic…I’m just not terribly savvy.)
December 11th, 2006 at 1:17 pm
You and the wonderful bloggers who organized the auction are awesome and inspiring! I’m off to buy a ticket.
December 11th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
When people come into the office with their kids promotional goods -Unicef, candy bars for marching bands, et al- they head right for the Kristin. I’m such an easy mark and you got me. I’ll pledge one Christmas in Connecticut photo album by Her Maj and I, delivered to Tanner’s mailbox just after New Year’s. Maybe he’d also like one of the four dozen rolls of wrapping paper I just bought from Cindy’s son’s peewee hockey team.
December 11th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
what you’re doing it really amazing.
i’m so glad to be a part of it.
December 11th, 2006 at 3:08 pm
go, sister…
off to clickity click now.
December 11th, 2006 at 3:53 pm
I think this is the best idea EVAH. Really. This is a wonderful thing that you guys are doing.
December 11th, 2006 at 5:24 pm
A truly lovely idea. We’ll definitely be checking it out.
December 11th, 2006 at 5:25 pm
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done, MGM. It’s just…awesome.
December 11th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
Splendid idea. See you there!
December 12th, 2006 at 7:38 am
What a great idea. You have a wonderfully large heart and there’s room for everyone in it.
December 12th, 2006 at 10:35 am
You are one of the reasons why this blogosphere is such a great place to be!!
December 12th, 2006 at 3:46 pm
You are so awesome. I’m constantly impressed by you, Julie.